It’s in the High Sierra. The article… Read more Sierra Sun Article on Sierra High Route FKT. Thru- and section-hikers on the John Muir Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Sierra High Route can hop onto the Yosemite High Route in six places to extend their itinerary, change course, or inject their trip with more adventure and challenge. Trip: High Sierra Trail FKT - Whitney Portal to Crescent Meadows Date: 9/2/2012 Trip Report: Last Sunday I ran the 72 mile High Sierra Trail from Whitney Portal to Crescent Meadow in 15h46m starting at 3:19 am and finishing at 7:05 pm, a new FKT (previous mark was 18h39m). Basically the idea was to hike the whole length of the Sierra in a high route style thru-hike, by combining three routes: Andrew Skurka's Yosemite High Route, Steve Roper's Sierra High Route, and Alan Dixon/Don Wilson's Southern Sierra High Route. Big Sur Waterfall Project - now up to 125 waterfalls and counting! When Life Gives You Lemons, Hike the Sierra High Route … 16. The Trek is All Things Thru-Hiking. Sierra High Route, Kings Canyon High Basin Route — it is recommended and appropriate only for ambitious intermediate and advanced backpackers. After a couple days of feeling dejected, like I would never find my perfect trail, I had a crazy thought: what about the Sierra High Route? Four-time Ohlone 50k winner and course record holder 5. We resupplied twice, at Reds Meadow and in Bishop via Bishop Pass (no hitchhiking involved). It looks like he started at Road's End at about 3:30 am on 8/6 (yesterday) and as of today 8/7 at 4:48 PM was on his way down from Puppet Lake into French Canyon. I love the High Sierra, but I am itching for something new. We ended up happy that we joined the Roper route here rather than further north at Tuolumne Meadows, because the YHR is much more exciting south of Tuolumne than the SHR. But like other high routes — e.g. In particular the area around Russell Pass and Maclure Glacier is not to be missed. My Sierra High Route FKT was picked up by Justin Scacco from our local newspaper, the Sierra Sun. His route and the Primary Route overlap for many stretches, but have too many differences to be put in the same time category. Interview with Rebecca Byerly of Women of the Mountain. This route has been an aspiration of his for many years. On one of our adventures in the Ventana in the Spring of 2015, he told me about the route for the first time. or add/upload a FKT This site is not intended to be an official record of FKT’s, but a compilation. The Wind River High Route is possibly one of the best backpacking routes in the world. Trip Report- the ‘Super Sierra High Route’ (YHR + SHR + SoSHR) Howdy sub, got in a pretty exciting trip this summer and thought I’d share it here. The man who knows the Sierra’s better than anyone now has the FKT on both the John Muir Trail and the much harder and higher SHR, which roughly parallels it. It’s the right distance (195 miles). Here is a recollection of Summits, link up’s and crossings FKT’s. Leor Pantilat – Sierra High Route, August 6-10. Activities in different styles are collected, but not those carried… Basically the idea was to hike the whole length of the Sierra in a high route style thru-hike, by combining three routes: Andrew Skurka's Yosemite High Route, Steve Roper's Sierra High Route, and Alan Dixon/Don Wilson's Southern Sierra High Route. In 2011 Mark Oveson completed a supported “fast Pfiffner” in 37:44. It easy to access from where I live. This is its first “serious” effort, taking a huge three days off the previous time. Posted on September 12, 2020 September 12, 2020 by relsdon. The man who knows the Sierra’s better than anyone now has the FKT on both the John Muir Trail and the much harder and higher SHR, which roughly parallels it. I would prefer to wait out the snow some more, but I scheduled this time off from work. The route stays... Aug 20, 2019 : Amelia Downs. Close. Sierra Designs High Route 1 FL Review. In the following interview, Meghan talks about picking the right window for Nolan’s, how she was detail oriented but also flexible in her attempt, and what she’s grateful for. Follow my 230 Mile Unsupported FKT Attempt on the Ozark Trail! It wasn't easy, but it was pretty. Leor is in the middle of an FKT Attempt on the Sierra High Route. The longest continuous off-trail stretch is … It is important to understand the differences of the ascents by conditions or style Search by mountain, route or athlete. Sierra High Route FKT 2. A typical thru-hike of the PCT takes around five months. Storage: From all the pics on the internet, it looked like vestibule space was more or less non-existent with the high route. ... I’ll be making an SHR FKT attempt starting Monday. The article… Read more Sierra Sun Article on Sierra High Route FKT. Sara Aranda and Emma Mure recently completed the route … It was a great experience on an immensely scenic region of the High Sierra. Two weeks post AC100, we took on the High Sierra Trail. John Muir Trail FKT (former) 3. Andrew Skurka is an accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer. Fastest Known Time Legend and host Buzz Burrell invited Mary Cochenour and me on to answer listener questions about how to recharge GPS devices mid-trip, when to (not) use trekking poles, and how to best protect yourself from the sun. Renee Jacobs started backpacking over 20 years ago and most recently refined her system for overnight running while doing reconnaissance trips on the Sierra High Route for her successful FKT … DPMR’s own Chris Cloyd hosted a virtual conversation with with Renee Elsdon Jacobs, a club member and board member, who set a new mark for the FKT (Fastest Known Time) by a woman on the 195-mile Sierra High Route in August 2020. In any case, I’ll be traveling fast and light. By Andrew Skurka / October 12, 2018 / 1 Comment. Posted by 9 hours ago. Posted on September 12, 2020 September 12, 2020 by relsdon. Sixty-five miles, or two-thirds of the route, is off-trail. Given all the snow left, this may become a fastpack if I’m off-pace. The Wind River High Route covers two 13,000-foot summits, nine mountain passes, and more than 65 miles of off-trail travel. It was those experiences, as well as hiking the Sierra High Route—a roughly 200-mile traverse that parallels a section of the PCT—last summer, that sparked the idea of attempting the entire trail. The Sierra High Route is a 195-mile route (ie., very few trails) through the Sierra Nevada mountains. Sierra High Route FKT attempt. ... FKT’ing or “running” the Pfiffner Traverse. The Sierra High Route is a 195-mile route (ie., very few trails) through the Sierra Nevada. Fastest… On Day 5 we left Skurka’s route for the original Sierra High Route near Blue Lake Pass. Trip Report- the ‘Super Sierra High Route’ (YHR + SHR + SoSHR) Howdy sub, got in a pretty exciting trip this summer and thought I’d share it here. Last week I was interviewed for two different podcasts, and they’re both now available. ON THE BLOG: Leor Pantilat - Outrunning Glacial Melt This week I am starting the Sierra High Route alone. Female Sierra High Route FKT Attempt Announcement… Technically. #4 Leor Pantilat – Sierra High Route, August 6-10. The 38-year-old is most well known for his solo long-distance backpacking … This week I am starting the Sierra High Route alone. The What: Follow the Sierra crest, undulating from tree line to alpine; avoid dropping into the valleys whenever possible. He told me he wanted to do an FKT (Fastest Known Time) on the route. Former Quad Dipsea course record holder and two-time champ 4. Aug 20, 2019 : Amelia Downs. Posted on September 12, 2020 September 12, 2020 by relsdon. I don't know the mileage but it […] My Sierra High Route FKT was picked up by Justin Scacco from our local newspaper, the Sierra Sun. I initially heard of the Sierra High Route from my friend Leor Pantilat. We share stories, advice, news, and resources from the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and all long trails in between. And Finished with a full hike of the Southern Sierra High Route from Dusy Basin to Cottonwood Lakes. Interview with Rebecca Byerly of Women of the Mountain. Female Sierra High Route FKT Attempt Announcement… Technically. —–> Wind River High Route Aug, 2019 – Female, supported FKT @ 3 days, 17 hours, 20 minutes —–> High Sierra Camp Loop Oct, 2019 – Overall, female, se… My Sierra High Route FKT was picked up by Justin Scacco from our local newspaper, the Sierra Sun. This is its first “serious” effort, taking a huge three days off the previous time. Misc. Over the weekend, Meghan Hicks became the fourth woman to lower the women’s overall Nolan’s 14 fastest known time (FKT) over the past two months, in supported fashion in her case. Music: Toro Y Moi - I will talk to you Toro Y Moi - Campo. I will spare you guys the day-by-day and instead just talk about the character of the three routes and what I felt were the highlights, lowlights, and major challenges. The article… Read more Sierra Sun Article on Sierra High Route FKT. It runs along the spine of the Wind River Range in northern Wyoming, probably the most wild and remote range in the Lower 48, is modeled after the famed Sierra High Route, and thus is … Interview with Rebecca Byerly of Women of the Mountain. The Wind River High Route, which was in-part created by Andrew Skurka, Buzz Burrell, and Peter Bakwin, was modeled off of the famed Sierra High Route. In the tradition of backpacking high routes, this line is “just right.” Steve at Paiute Lake in late-June FKT history. It's tight, but if you adjust the inner, ... Set the FKT on the Long Trail in June. The Sierra High Route breaks down into something like this: The Start: Roads End Campground, on the high-desert western flanks of the mountain range; closest city is Fresno.